CAN
Guangzhou
China
8,907 km
5,535 miles
SGY
Skagway
United States
Distance
8,907 km
5,535 mi / 4,809 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-17h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
29°
north northeast

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CAN SGY
Airport Name Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport Skagway Airport
IATA Code CAN SGY
ICAO Code ZGGG PAGY
City Guangzhou Skagway
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Anchorage
Elevation 50 ft 44 ft
Coordinates 23.390000, 113.300000 59.460000, -135.320000

Guangzhou (CAN) to Skagway (SGY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China to Skagway Airport (SGY) in Skagway, United States is 8,907 kilometers (5,535 miles / 4,809 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north northeast at a heading of 29°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting China with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 06:55 in Guangzhou, it's 13:55 in Skagway. With a 17-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Skagway (SGY) to Guangzhou (CAN) follows a heading of 300° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) and Skagway Airport (SGY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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